Podcast, Vodcast, and Screencast Nation

Will Richardson - Presenter
Will Richardson's Wiki - http://bit.ly/GNbHn

Students MUST have written parent permission (can be included in AUP)

• To publish video on the web
• To appear in video published on the web

Creative Commons - copyright free audio/visual media (need to bring to student's attention in 3-4-5th grades that they need to consider copyright when using media).

• ccmixter.org - for music
  • Students can copyright their own stuff (ex. Garageband)
  • Students can use music on this site but may need to attribute (give the creator credit) and provide the link to its location on ccmixter.

Podcast

• "Radio" style shows that occur on a regular basis (i.e. weekly or monthly)
• Must be saved in as an mp3 file
• General steps to create podcasts are: Create ---> capture ---> edit ---> publish
• mp3 recorders can be purchased, but the iPhone and most smart phones already come with one.
• Audioboo.fm - FREE iPhone App for recording and publishing in one easy step. No editing capability though. Can be used to embed audio into a blog
• Audacity - FREE Audio Editor can be downloaded to your computer. Allows for editing. Can import music and add voice over.
  • Search Youtube for tutorials.
  • Students can register podcasts on iTunes to reach a larger audience

Vodcast

• Consider the quality of the mic you are using - may need an external mic.

• Can use iMovie or Movie Maker ---> editing
• Youtube or Teachertube ---> publishing
  • Recommendation to get media up on Cloud and off the user's computer
• Can be used for digital storytelling and news podcasting
• Ican Festival - high quality student made video. These are good examples of the kinds of videos kids can make.
• Parents - a student made video that was very powerful and used in LA schools to teach kids about being safe in a car.
• Archive.org - great place to store media for FREE

Screencasting

• Jing - Download a FREE version for sharing your computer screen during a vodcast. A PRO version (fee based) is available for adding webcam.
  • Upload to Youtube
  • Embed in a Blog
• Students can do a screencast for sharing with others. Especially when they are not in school.
• Teachers can use to teach students who are not at school.
• Professional Development purposes - make videos to show other teachers how to do something on the computer.
• Ustream.ty - FREE live stream from iPhone (App) for mobile. Can also live stream from a computer. Site can be made password protected. Give the URL to parents or others so they can watch class performances from their office/home.